Kathmandu, July 15 -- Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmakers have begun openly criticising the Balendra Shah-led government as it completes its first 100 days in office, raising questions over ministerial conduct, policy decisions and the administration's commitment to good governance.

During a recent House of Representatives meeting, RSP lawmaker Jagadish Kharel warned that the government could not rely solely on the prime minister's popularity and that the dignity and role of lawmakers also needed to be respected.

"Is our role as MPs limited to sitting here and thumping desks? We will not be satisfied with that, and neither will the people," Kharel said in Parliament.

Through parliamentary debates, social media posts and committee discus...